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Editor Imprisoned for Writing Open Letter
PEN International protests the continued detention of Le Républicain editor Boukary Daou More
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Chinua Achebe Reads from Things Fall Apart
PEN America joins the literary community in mourning the loss of Chinua Achebe, a major contributor not only to African literature but to world literature as well. Listen to… More
Journalist Mam Sonando Released on Appeal
PEN International welcomes the release on March 15, 2013, of journalist, human rights campaigner, and director of the independent Beehive Radio Station Mam Sonando. More
Aleksandar Hemon and Colum McCann in Conversation: March 29, 7PM
PEN American Center & FSG Books Present: Aleksandar Hemon & Colum McCann in Conversation"When Hemon’s work is funny, it can make you laugh in spite of everything, and when it… More
PEN Names Enoh Meyomesse Honorary Member; Launches Interactive Timeline
Our new interactive timeline tells the story of the jailing of Cameroonian poet, writer, and politician Enoh Meyomesse, the newest Honorary Member of PEN American Center. More
Two Poems by Kirsty Singer
they poured paint / on the church of scientology / they are suing god you said / there was lead in the paint / it was almost the color… More
Opening Letter
Dear Friends,This year sees the ninth edition of the PEN World Voices Festival. Nine years is a substantial amount of time in the life span of an art festival,… More
Remembering La Primavera Negra
Translator and former PEN Freedom to Write Program Coordinator Anna Kushner looks back on the moments, and years, following Cuba's Black Spring. More
Past and Present: Living, Not Forgetting
Writer, journalist, and former political prisoner Normando Hernández González reflects on the 10-year anniversary of Cuba's notorious Black Spring. More
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